Record pink catch led to largest North Pacific salmon haul
The commercial catch of salmon species in the North Pacific hit a record high at 727.6 million fish in 2023, according to the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
US seafood retail sales slide despite price cuts
Even with lower seafood prices, retail sales have stagnated due to ongoing economic concerns, particularly about the labor market and persistent inflation, 201 Analytics reports
Ocean Wise revokes sustainability badge for Southeast Alaska salmon fisheries
Wild salmon from these fisheries that are sold in grocery stores or served in restaurants can no longer carry Ocean Wise's sustainability label
Canadian cattle firm fined CAD 545k for salmon habitat destruction
Bayliff Enterprises, a contractor hired to clear land along the Kleena Kleene River, also pleaded guilty and was fined CAD 90,000
Public comment period extended for Alaskan king salmon ESA petition
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is pushing back the deadline for public comment by 45 days
Fresh finfish, shellfish lead drop in US seafood retail prices in May
Consumers remained cautious in spending due to worries over the lingering and cumulative impact of inflation, says a market research firm
Russia starts Far Eastern salmon season, grants Japan quotas after two-year break
The salmon fishing season in the Far East has officially started, and the total wild catch is expected to reach 320,000t in 2024
Canadian wild salmon conservation group contributes CAD 1.45M to 113 community projects
The program's primary funding source is the salmon conservation stamp, purchased by anglers with a saltwater fishing license
Canada, Alaska sign seven-year Yukon River Chinook salmon agreement
The suspension will remain in effect 'regardless of run abundance'
Copper River sockeye sujiko to arrive in Japan in May
Japanese marketers expect to have the first arrival of air-freighted, non-frozen, salted Copper RIver sockeye salmon sujiko by the end of May